Lagos to begin full enforcement of single-use plastics ban from July 1, 2025 — Commissioner Wahab
Gary Lineker to leave BBC after social media ‘error’
2027: I won’t contest against Tinubu – Wike

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Abure’s prosecution recommendation: We’re vindicated – LP House of Reps caucus leader
The Labour Party caucus leader in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Ogene, representing Ogbaru federal constituency of Anambra State, has said that he has been vindicated by the recent recommendation by the Attorney General of the Federation for the prosecution of the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, over alleged crimes, including criminal conspiracy, perjury, and forgery.
Russia bans Amnesty International in latest crackdown on civil society groups
Moscow has outlawed dozens of international civil society groups amid a years-long crackdown on dissent and criticism that has escalated since it launched its military offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.
Israel will ‘take control of all’ of Gaza, says Netanyahu
“The fighting is intense and we are making progress. We will take control of all the territory of the Strip,” Netanyahu said in a video posted on Telegram.
Imo Govt nabs fake revenue collector
The Imo State Government has nabbed a man for allegedly impersonating several government agencies and carrying out illegal revenue collection operations across the state.
Trump calls to probe Kamala Harris celebrity endorsements
Harris sought to harness star power from celebrities such as Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey in the election race.
China slaps anti-dumping duties on plastic imports from US, EU, Japan
The new duties target imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer, a common plastic used in car parts, medical devices and household appliances.
CBN, Everfox, InfoData, others warn of evolving cyber threats
Amede told the gathering of chief information security officers of financial institutions, government agencies, security agencies, cybersecurity organisations, cybersecurity software solution providers and related vendors that cyber disruption has become the new normal.
Trump to phone Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire
Trump had vowed during the US election campaign to halt the conflict within a day of taking office, but his diplomatic efforts have so far yielded little progress.
2027: Only a united opposition can defeat APC – Okonkwo
He described the endorsement as an unrepresentative gathering of political elites, disconnected from the real needs of the over 60 million people in the Northwest.
Foundation pays N10m hospital bills for indigent patients in Enugu
By Chinedu Adonu Enugu, Nigeria – May 16, 2025 – In a heartwarming display of compassion and social responsibility, the Odera Helping Hands Foundation (OHHF), a non-governmental organization led by Chief Samson Chukwu, has settled N10 million worth of hospital bills for indigent patients at Parklane Hospital, Enugu. The philanthropic gesture, carried out on May […]
Pope Leo XIV receives US VP Vance, Rubio
Pope Leo XIV received US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican Monday, a day after the new US pontiff’s inauguration mass.
WIMBIZ unveils theme for 3rd London conference, set to hold in June
The Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has announced the theme for the third edition of its London Conference…
Gombe gov Yahaya warns pilgrims against money laundering, drug trafficking
According to him, the penalty for engaging in illicit drugs in Saudi Arabia is death, and anyone caught will not escape the penalty.
Former leader Enugu Assembly, Ezeugwu, resigns from PDP — says party is ‘Deceitocracy’
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Reactions as old video of Utomi praising Tinubu goes viral
By Bayo Wahab Contrary to his recent remarks about President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Labour Party leader Prof. Pat Utomi has been seen in a viral video praising the president’s leadership qualities. Utomi has been highly critical of the Tinubu administration and his economic policies. Utomi recently established a shadow government that he claimed would offer […]

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